Carvedilol User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Dee...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 16, 2018

For Heart Failure "Coreg was slowly killing me, and I didn't know it. I kept passing out, broke my nose, broke my back, along with other injuries from just dropping. My last horrible experience was ischemic colitis from very low blood pressure. I was in the hospital for six days, and cardiology realized my very low dose of this was dropping my BP dangerously low, along with my EF dropping 15%. They switched the Coreg to metoprolol. I am no longer coughing uncontrollably, wheezing, coughing up a lot of white mucus! This was all due to Coreg! Never again!"

• 72...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 27, 2022

For High Blood Pressure "Was on lisinopril for two years from VA, who repeatedly kept increasing it because I have high anxiety when going to doctors. I had big side effects. PCD said I wasn't complying with dosage. Finally, had an extreme episode with my kidneys and weaned myself off of this drug. New outside doctor put me on carvedilol, which has minor side effects but had my blood pressure where it should be on a small dosage. I got my first prescription at Walgreens, and after two weeks, my BP was great. After that prescription ran out, I renewed it with VA. Results are my BP is 15 mmHg higher now. I noticed the manufacturer is a different one. I've read a lot of comments like this from people. Not all manufacturers are the same, and doctors should listen to patients. Each of us is different and need different care. One drug does not fit all people. Doctors, stop listening to drug reps and be more concerned with your patients. They're the ones who pay your bills and need your help."

• Chr...
• February 23, 2017

For Atrial Fibrillation "My new cardiologist discontinued my metoprolol and started me on Coreg to help control my blood pressure. My heart used to pound in my chest while on metoprolol, and it was quite uncomfortable. I had cardiac ablation for atrial fibrillation that was approximately 90% successful, I still had occasional heart flutter from the AF. The Coreg changed all that. My blood pressure is now in the normal range, and I haven't had one incident of heart flutter for two months. Coreg worked well for me, and I hope it will work for you."

• Gra...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 1, 2018

For High Blood Pressure "I've been taking carvedilol for almost a year, and after my dosage was regulated, I have had good results. My problem occurred when my pharmacy changed brands, from a small oval tablet to a round tablet, and is not as effective. When I talked with my pharmacist about it, he said to request the old style tablet when I refilled. I have 2 weeks before my refill, and my diastolic has gone from 78 to 95+. If I was mean, I would be looking for an attorney to rectify this problem."

• Gre...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 2, 2023

For High Blood Pressure "I just started taking this med once a day with the 6.25 dosage and it really did not help much. Blood pressure was still high. My doc recommended taking this twice a day, but lowering the dosage to 3.125, once in the morning and once at night. It made a huge difference. It took a month or so, but there were no longer erratic/high readings in blood pressure. I got it under control on a consistent basis. Instead, there were consistent normal readings on my blood pressure along with my pulse rate being normal/lower than what it was before..."

• Anonymous
• December 8, 2009

Carvedilol for High Blood Pressure "This medicine had no effect on my HBP. I previously took Lisinopril, but needed to change medicines for another reason. My BP went very high (160/110) even after taking this medicine for 7 days, and I had to be changed to another medicine."

• Jim...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 21, 2023

For High Blood Pressure "I've been on this Coreg for eight months, 25 mg twice daily. I play golf and walked the courses before medication. Now, I can't even finish a par 3 course without getting out of breath and being extremely tired. This stuff is awful and doesn't work that well. I now get headaches daily and have trouble sleeping at night. Stay away from this."

• mar...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 2, 2012

For High Blood Pressure "I have been on carvedilol, taking 12.5 mg 4 times a day for over one year. It lowered my blood pressure, but my feet and ankles have severe swelling no matter what kind of shoes I wear, and my toes feel tingly most of the time. I wonder if this is a side effect of this medicine. I also started ExForge about the same time. It is difficult to walk for more than 30 minutes. I am 66 years old and a female."

• Jam...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 19, 2017

Carvedilol for Heart Failure "After getting sepsis from UTI, I ended up with heart failure at 35-40%. I was initially put on Coreg at 3.125 and doing well. Hope to have another echo soon and see how much I have improved in the last 3 months. No other meds with it. I am so, so much better. Almost back to 100% activity."

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 30, 2019

For Left Ventricular Dysfunction "Started this drug when I went into the hospital for takotsubo cardiomyopathy. After the 3rd day of using carvedilol, I felt weak and felt nauseous. We called 911, and I went to the hospital. The doctors think the medicine may have contributed to my low drop in blood pressure. They advised me to check my blood pressure before I take the medicine, making sure my blood pressure is high enough."

• Roc...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• August 21, 2020

For Left Ventricular Dysfunction "Was put on carvedilol 6.25 twice a day after having a heart attack 11 years ago. Within several months I started to have bruising in my toes with moderate pain. My toes also became ulcerated at times. Cardiologist, vascular doctor, and internist never could figure out what was causing it. My cardiologist recently upped my dose to 12.5 twice a day. Within a week, my hands started to turn white when I washed them in cool water, and when they warmed up, they turned blood red and were very painful. BP was also going up. Looks like I have carvedilol drug-induced Raynaud's syndrome. Looked up what it looks like in the toes, BINGO! All these years! Turns out, it's a side effect in up to 10% of people. So frustrating! Doctor lowered the dose, and now I have to go in for a consult $$$."

• Sco...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 26, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "After 10 years of doctors trying all kinds of BP meds, I gave up and refused to take them. My pharmacist finally recommended I try Carvedilol. While others caused depression and ED, this med works for me without side effects. I had not had 'morning wood' in at least five years, and the second day I was on this medication, I woke up with an erection, and I have had no issues with keeping a strong erection for sex. I feel like me again. No depression, no weakness, and good stamina for my workouts/runs."

• EMT...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 30, 2016

For Atrial Fibrillation "I am 24 years old. I was put on Coreg following quadruple bypass after sudden cardiac arrest. For the first month or so, I felt amazing, I even went back to work on the ambulance at my 6-week mark. But then, I started having very bad dizzy spells and sudden spikes and drops in BP. I was readmitted to the hospital, and they could not find anything. I saw an ENT for possible vertigo. Finally, four days ago, my PCP told me to stop the Coreg, and for the most part, I'm feeling better. I haven't had a dizzy spell in those four days, but I still haven't felt 'right', I've been weak and lightheaded. Hopefully, in the next few days, I can tell a major difference."

• Zab...
• July 4, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "Started this blood pressure medication 5 months ago. One month ago, I started having lightheadedness, and it was getting worse by the day, it seems. I started out at a dose of 6.25 mg twice a day. Blood pressure still rising into the scary high numbers. My putz of a doctor for 18 years said to double the medication. 18 years, and you would think that your doctor would know your usual symptoms or even his patient, right? Wrong! Not mine, it seems, because after reading these reviews here, it seems that the anxiety-through-the-roof symptoms could have been avoided? The side effects of this drug are not worth it. Please, when I tell you this, believe me and others here. (unlike my own doctor) I would go cold turkey, but you cannot do that with dangerously high BP numbers. So, I changed doctors and changed medications too. (Diuretics) But I have to slowly wean off this Carvedilol garbage for about 4 weeks."

• mmi...
• January 15, 2011

For High Blood Pressure "Well, I'm 34 yrs old and been fighting with my blood pressure for about three years now. Partially because I was in denial about my condition and didn't want to take any medication. Well, I started having headaches and chest pain, and I needed to take something. My doctor put me on metoprolol 25 mg, and it kept my blood pressure down to a normal level, but the side effects I couldn't take: headaches, bad abdominal pains. I had to switch to something else. I've been on carvedilol 6.25 mg for two days, and I think it's starting to work. I had pains in my chest and neck for about a week, and it's starting to slowly go away. If you smoke, it's a bad idea to do it while on this medicine. I smoked for 14 yrs, and this medicine forced me to stop, and I'm thankful and healthier."

• The...
• January 8, 2017

For High Blood Pressure "I am taking generic carvedilol for 3 days now, perhaps I should wait a week or two before I can make a fair assessment of this medication. But I felt I should start by saying that I am only on 6.25 once a day due to hypertension. Never had high blood pressure in my life, even when I was pregnant and gained 105 lbs after being only 115 lbs before I got pregnant. The only things I feel as for side effects are pain in my right knee, ringing in my ears, and gas. I must say that my 175/110 bp went down to 130/75 but does jump up during the afternoon. I am one of those people who is paradoxical, meaning I get the opposite effect of every side effect. I am going to write another review after 2 weeks, but for now, pretty good."

• j w...
• July 19, 2010

Carvedilol for Heart Failure "Had a heart attack in June 2003 - after 8 days in the hospital, a doctor put me on Coreg, and I am still alive and living well and feel good. I am on other drugs as well, however, I believe in Coreg, the results have been great."

• Wan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 31, 2016

For Atrial Fibrillation "Have tried metoprolol, tried verapamil, now carvedilol. I am getting horrible side effects again. Waking with a headache in the morning, and it just stays all day. Panadol doesn't relieve it. My ears are constantly ringing like I have been to a loud music concert. I get stomach pains and nausea. Sometimes I get a buzzing sensation from heart to forehead. Urinating a lot, thirsty. Just hate all these meds."

• lit...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• April 12, 2017

For High Blood Pressure "I was diagnosed with heart failure back in 2002. The doctors started me on Coreg, and it definitely worked. My EF went from 39 to 56 over time. I have been on Coreg since that time to treat my blood pressure problems, and my EF has been normal since. I will always be on high blood pressure pills because even with a weight loss of 90 lbs since 2002, I still have high BP. Coreg is one of the few meds that does not give me any side effects and works great."

• TRR...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 28, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "I was surprised to see the serious difficulties some folks had. My primary couldn't find an HBP med that would work. He tried maybe 5 different kinds, none worked till carvedilol. My HBP dropped to a regular number in 2 hours or less. I have no side effects. Been taking 25 mg am & 25 pm for 3 years."

• GIL...
• September 28, 2015

For High Blood Pressure "I was put on Coreg for unexplained rapid heart rate. My blood pressure was mostly controlled with lisinopril. I have been on it for about two years, and now I am having side effects like shortness of breath and low systolic blood pressure 100/72 with 60-70 bpm. I don't know whether or not I can get off of it due to my rapid heart rate."

• Anonymous
• January 24, 2012

For High Blood Pressure "Cardio Dr. reduced original RX to 1 6.25 mg tab per day. Second day resulted in so many problems I considered calling the paramedics. It was so bad I could not even think to call 911. Totally stopped it and had two episodes of weird dreams that interrupted sleep."

• mel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 7, 2018

For High Blood Pressure "Carvedilol was added along with HCTZ 3/6/18, to be taken 2x a day for high blood pressure. Within the hour, I started having sporadic migraine-type headaches with a severe 'ice pick sensation' over the top of my head, mobilized, terrible headache pain behind my eyes and at the back of my head. Seems like chronic back pain was made worse. I feel even more tired, no energy, even less motivation, with horrible derealization. BP before was 152/90. BP later was 147/87-64. Glucose 126, 3 hours after lunch. Migraine ice pick sensation back again, headache pain behind my eyes with shooting headache at the back of my head at 4:12 pm, BP 166/86-59. Glucose 58, 5 hours after dinner. BP, 1:59 am 145/78-69. 2nd dose 2:20 am 140/75-69. I had taken HCTZ first, 2 hours later taken Carvedilol. My voiding seems normal until taking Carvedilol, which leaves a very noticeable decrease in voiding throughout the day and night. I also have experienced feeling more cold, with hands and fingers tingling with palpitations in my neck."

• Til...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 22, 2019

For Heart Failure "Dr. put me on carvedilol a few weeks ago. It's the worst thing I've ever taken. It causes dizziness, lightheadedness, and I think insomnia. I'm going to another Dr. at the end of the week to see if she will take me off it."

• Eve...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 17, 2022

For High Blood Pressure "OK, so my blood pressure shot up to 240/140 with a 140 heart rate. It stayed that way while I was in the emergency room. It was early September. Maybe because I’m a nurse, but also because I question everything, I also saw that my calcium levels were up, and I remembered they had been up before at my doc appointment labs. My doctors always dismissed it. This time I did my own research. I was not taking any calcium supplements. I asked for a vitamin D and PTH level to be drawn. Voila, I have hyperparathyroidism. I am perceiving that's why my blood pressure has been an issue for quite some time, but worsened after getting COVID this year. Still better than getting the vax. I am taking 10 mg amlodipine, 45 mg of losartan, and most recently started carvedilol 6.25 mg 2x/day. I am having stomach pain, nausea, and fatigue. I’m going to talk to the cardiologist about getting off this crap tomorrow. I will tolerate possibly a lower dose, but I want to know why it’s causing G.I. issues."